New 500 000 Gallon Tank Put Into Service By City
City unveils a new 500 000 gallon water tank costing about 72000 dollars as part of a broad water works upgrade. It serves as the final storage unit for Memorial Park and ties into a three facility system to improve supply, fire protection, and mains reinforcement. Mayor Beagley notes the 36 000 water improvement program is nearing finish with remaining ditching and minor tasks.
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Memorial Park
Grven Wells
Onsan & Lincoln Enterprises
Een
O'Neal Sbdivision
Alea
Beagley
Wuph Ag
Boston
Walter Bank
Cabina Idle
Sharp
Kents City
T. C. Beasley
And
P. G. Gramiling
Li and
Aelle Tia Revlon
Leadur Pinto
Bernard Chendaie
Ruston
Frank Priebe's Poultry Letter
Frank A Priebe argues poultry farming demands strong management and realistic costs. He notes larger flock sizes raise costs due to dispersed supervision and stresses the need for skilled business practices to stay viable in the industry.
Steel wage disputes threaten U S industrial strength
The article argues that rising steel prices and wage demands threaten inflation and national defense. It notes the United Steel Workers union faces a looming contract with calls for shorter weeks, while employers fear inflation driven by higher costs. It.warns foreign rivals gaining steel market share if American production falters and cites Louisiana capital construction funding since 1899.
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Unita
Basie
Uis
America
United Steel Workers
Afl-Cio
United Steel Workers Union
Dibor
Teadhers
Tie Junio
Tomer
Jof Uie
Tess
United States
Soviet Union
U. S
Esrflich Wikt
Native Arts Exhibit Showcases Pacific Northwest Indians
Keeney Hall hosts the Native Arts exhibit drawn from the Portland Art Museum Axel Rasmussen Collection. Organized by the American Federation of Arts, the show runs January 2451 through January 1980 and surveys Northwest tribes from Vancouver to Alaska. Carved masks hats baskets and garments highlight woodwork and beadwork while totemic designs reflect animal and clan stories.
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Northwest
Vancouver
B.C
Alaska
Trom
Portland Art Museum
Axel Rasmussen
Joan
American Federation of Arts
Beng
Ruston Guard Unit Receives New Designation and Reorganization
The Ruston National Guard unit, now designated Lo. C, 539th Transportation Bn, effective July 1, shifts from an infantry company to a divisional motor transport unit with armored personnel carrier equipment. Company Commander Willie E. Vining leads 79 enlisted men and four officers. 15 more enlisted and one officer transfer from Farmerville. Adjutant General Major General Raymond Hufit notes current guardsmen remain in new units with added personnel for activation. A full-state field training exercise scheduled at Mark Polls begins August 2, the first time in years for Army Guard units statewide at this location.
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Ruston National Guard
Lo. C
539Th Transportation Bn
Raymond Hufit
Ruston
Pirel
Willie E. Vining
Farmerville If
Nant
J. J. Berry
Dena
Army Guard
Mult Sq
Vihat
Natonal Guard
Santg
The Most Important Ingredient in Success in Farming
A Louisiana agriculture feature argues good management surpasses science and technology as the key to farming success. It notes the farmer must know what to plant, when to plant, and how to manage finances, records, and profits, with experience guiding cattle and crop decisions.
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Louisiana
Memorial gymnasium planned for Bobby James in Ruston
Construction begins on the Bobby James Memorial Gym adjacent to the recreation center near Ruston High Stadium on James Street. Fundraising includes a $75,000 target with gifts from G W James and the late T L James Sr. the facility honors Bobby James, star of Ruston High, All-Southwest Conference player, and All-American pick by UPI before his death in a house fire.
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Bobby James
Memorial
Recreation Center
Ruston High School
James Street
Bolay James
Tie Rone
Bobby
Ruston High
SMU
Gabby
Press International Pall
Worle
Louisiana Foundation
Iate
T. L. James, Sr
It Hailed Too at July Girl Scout Roundup
Mary A. Fowler reports Colorados Springs COLO girl scouts hosted a large International Roundup with 1,500 visitors. The event featured a 49 star flag ascent, patriotic songs, demonstrations by Shreveport and Louisiana patrols, and a hailstorm that interrupted fireworks.
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Mary A. Fowler
Rowthip Repurloe Colora
Springs
Colo
Au Equity
Rouiyday
World Association of Girl Scolts and Guides
Tustardina Shreveport
Pirtrols
Aly
Ami
Confusion Over Governor Succession In Louisiana
National reporters in Baton Rouge note Louisiana lacks clear laws on gubernatorial succession and who may deem a governor unable to serve. Debates mirror national confusion over presidential succession, with three schools of thought: governor declares, legislature decides, or courts intervene via impeachment.
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Baton Rouge
Capitol
Louisiana
Ein Pate Capitol
Senate
Secretary of
Usn
Lovisixha
Nang Bis
Wituat
Amers
Woorrow Wilson
League
Nation
Wilso
Putin
Court Curb Proposed By Rep Brooks
Washington AP reports Representative Overton Brooks proposed a constitutional amendment to replace the U.S. Supreme Court with a triage of justices selected from state appellate courts. Brooks said the current court shows congressional dissatisfaction and would set a three year term for justices.
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Rep. Brooks
Overton Brooks
Yey
U.S. Supreme Court
States
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Biggdy
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Sincerely, Frenk A. Priebe
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Louisiana Bar
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Tech
Teaverten
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Pacific Northwest
Passman
Otto E. Passman
Louris Norstad
Europa
Defensa
U.S
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House
Foreign Operations Appropriations Committee
Norstad
NOW Truck CO
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Shreveport
Louisieoia
Scripps Institute of Oveanography
San Diego
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